WHAT TO WEAR TO A SUMMER WEDDING

Friday, May 19, 2017

It is almost “that” time of year. It is time for wedding season to start up in high gear. I have already received a couple of wedding announcements and I bet most of you have also. Some of you might even have a child or loved one taking the plunge into matrimony. I have had several of you ask me, “What do you wear to a summer wedding?”I had just opened a message from a reader asking me that very question when I got an email from Erin at Purple Poppy wondering if I wanted to do another collaboration. She was thinking of a top that she had just received but I had something else in mind. I looked at her websiteand went straight to the dresses section. I was on a mission. Lol!!! I love the Barbara Gerwit dresses but I had already done one of those and I was looking for something a little dressier. As soon as I saw this Gretchen Scott Ruffle dress I knew it was the one. You know I love color, and this vivid pink is certainly eye catching. (For those who prefer something a little less bright, the dress also comes in black.) The ruffle around the neckline is very flattering and a great way to frame your face. I just put on some hot pink lipstick to match and I was set. I ordered my normal size and one size up because Erin thought this dress ran small, however, my normal size ended up fitting perfect.I know some of you might not be comfortable wearing a sleeveless dress so I have the solution for you. I chose to wear a cardigan with the dress which gave my arms extra coverage and would also help in case it got cool. Some weddings are held outdoors in the summer and even though it might be warm in the daytime it can still get quite cool at night. The way the collar is made makes it easy to add a cardigan.The feel of this dress is amazing. It is 97% Polyester and 3% Elastane. I Googled to see what Elastane was and found out that it is the same thing as Lycra. Another great thing about this dress is that it is fine for hand washing so that means no trip to the dry cleaners. YAY! If I have something that is “dry clean only” you might as well forget it because I never go to the dry cleaners. I don’t think we even have one in town!I will be giving away another piece of Plunder jewelry on Monday. To enter the giveaway go check out the dresses at Purple Poppy and tell me which one is your favorite.

Erin has offered my readers a discount. When you check out, type in Poppy to receive 10% off. PLUS, if you spend a $100.00 you will receive free shipping. That is a pretty sweet deal.

“DISCLOSURE: I AM PARTICIPATING IN A COMPENSATED CAMPAIGN WITH THIS BRAND. THE STYLING AND THE WRITTEN WORDS ARE MY OWN.”

103 Responses

ksharrison2013

May 19, 2017

Cute dress, Tania. I love the way it looks with a cardigan, and I love the color. I looked at all the dresses at Purple Poppy and my favorite is the Vintage Concept Black and White Dress. I think that would look cute with a pop of color in the accessories.

Sheryl Brockman

Lisa

May 19, 2017

Ooh LaLa…Tania!!! I can’t whistle and I’m not sure if there is an emoji that whistles (LOL!!!) but girl you look gorgeous in that shade of pink. My favorite Purple Poppy dress is the Damee black lace dress…very classy and elegant. Have a great weekend. ~Lisa~

Tara

May 19, 2017

You are glowing in this pink dress! This dress is my favorite. Who would have thought ( or be brave enough ) to add a yellow cardigan! This is why I love your blog, you are a fashion risk taker! Your not afraid of color!

Brenda

May 19, 2017

I love the collar on that dress!! And, you have such a cute little figure! Anything referring to Lycra on visible parts of my clothing scares me! I’ve been eyeing at the Vintage Black and White dress on Purple Poppy website. They have some cute clothing.

Pat Coll

NickiM

May 19, 2017

When I open your email this morning I laughed cause Im going to a wedding this afternoon. I love the bright pink color of the dress but im not a ruffle person. Purple poppy has some cute dresses my favorite is daisy by barbara G

Pam A.

Kathy

May 19, 2017

I love the dress and that color on you! I had not been to the Purple Poppy site previously and found lots of items I would like! All the dresses were lovely but one of my favorites was the Bobeau Cold Shoulder Dress in Black.

Deb Bradd

Margo

May 19, 2017

That dress checks off all the right boxes! Love the style and the colour is fabulous. I checked out all the other dresses at Purple Poppy and this one is still my favorite. The sister dress in pink print with 3/4 sleeves would be my next favorite. I think I could get more wear out of that one…but my heart beats a little faster for this one. 😍

Lynette

Teresa McMillan

May 19, 2017

I love the Barbara Gerwit Palm dress in pink and lime. The colors are bright and the print is cute! And since I like to wear cotton, that is a plus too! It’s 95% cotton so it has to be comfortable and cool! I love the pink dress on you! Perfect for a summer party!

Naomi

Brenda

May 19, 2017

TGIF! My daughter is getting married in June of 2018, her colors are brown, turquoise, and coral. I love the Beau Jours Daniela dress, would that be ok for a “50 something” mother of the bride with maybe a turquoise lightweight cardigan? I second guess myself alot when it comes to what to wear, lol
Have a great day 🙂

Stacy L

May 19, 2017

That took a minute! The Purple Poppy has a lot of great looking clothes! Love the Luukaa check dress. I also love the bright pink you are wearing. Keep up the great work. (Also watched your son’s Vansant Lumber videos yesterday and they cracked me up!)

Lee Warriner

May 19, 2017

Hi Tania! The dress looks fantastic on you. You look so good in bright colors. You have inspired me to try brighter colors. I like the one with the 3/4 sleeve, Gretchen Scott ruffle neck. I hope you have a greet weekend. By the way, my Plunder jewelry came in and I love the pieces. Plunder jewelry is my new obsession!

Teresa Cecil Bolling

May 19, 2017

I love the Britt Ryan Silk Dress – I love color and I must say that pink dress lyour are modeling today ooks awesome on you. Love the ruffle around the neckline. Look forward to your emails daily and love your style of clothing and all the accessories.

Sue S (MN)

Susan Jones

May 19, 2017

I know you like cobalt blue, but this color is great on you too. I agree with another reader, rock sleeveless in the heat, and for a wedding use a fabulous pashmina to cover your shoulders when it’s cooler. My favorite on Poppy is Luukka. Longer and comfortably casual.

Tania

Susan Stancliff

May 19, 2017

Very beautiful dress you have on! I like the Barbara Gerwit Palm Island dress. It looks like me. You are looking smashing as always! Have a great weekend. And I went and watched your sons video! Too funnY!!

Virginia Crozier

Jeanne

May 19, 2017

I love this pink ruffle dress, it is so bright and springy. I am not a big fan of ruffles, around my face, but this I could probably get used to. LOL. I looked at all the dresses, and there were many I liked, but I thought the Gretchen Scott Isosceles Dress was bright and different.

Susy Shelton

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Andrea

May 19, 2017

Love those colors! Every time I wear bright colors I get compliments. Someone once told me that hot pink was “made for me.” But I’m willing to share😉. My favorite purple poppy dress is the Barbara Gerwit Amanda blue dress. I would buy that puppy in a heartbeat but I like my dresses to cover my knees.

Sandi B

Jenny Frondorf

Bari Hill

May 19, 2017

I love the ruffle dress on you! The neckline is so flattering! Purple Poppy has so many beautiful dresses. My favorite is Barbara Gerwit Amenda Blue Dress. I love the pattern & the blue & white really pop!

Cindy

Trace

Juliann

May 20, 2017

Love the one you are wearing! I agree the ruffle frames your face. It kind of says Hey…look at me. 😁 I also love the Julie Brown Blue. It’s another one that you could wear a pretty white cardigan with and give it a whole new look. You look absolutely stunning today! Have a super weekend.

Charlcy Green

May 20, 2017

Oh my gosh Tanya, this dress is to die for! I love the way you have the collar standing up and that color is so good on you. No one will be looking at the bride! Enter me in the contest. And my favorite dress on the website is the one you’re wearing.

Lori

Michelle

katrana

May 20, 2017

Love his dress with the sweater. Who knew you could add a sweater to a very dressy dress and have it look so good! I love the Damee dress. We all need a little black dress in our closet for those special date nights! Love your blog Tania! 💕